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Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jul 2013)

David Norris: I propose that the House consider asking the Government to act proactively in the case of Mr. Edward Snowden by offering him sanctuary in this country. He richly deserves it, as he has done a great service to mankind.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jul 2013)

David Norris: We need to do this in expiation of our collusion with the Bush Administration in the appalling practice of extraordinary rendition.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jul 2013)

David Norris: Barack Obama has been a grave disappointment to many of us, particularly with the increase in the number of drone strikes. His Administration is now strangling any country that would dare to stand up to the might of imperial America. Ireland should be an example of a small country that stands up against this international bullying. It has already got Bradley Manning, a person I salute,...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jul 2013)

David Norris: I am asking him to appeal to the Government to offer sanctuary to Mr. Snowden. Even though this is a small country in economic difficulty, we should affirm to the world that we stand for openness, accountability, truth, honesty, decency and integrity, all of which Mr. Snowden represents.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (2 Jul 2013)

David Norris: Yes.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2013)

David Norris: I also welcome the publication of whistleblower legislation. It has taken a hell of a long time to come out. I will examine it with interest. Whistleblowers have not been protected. I raised a very serious case about misdoings of the Irish Financial Services Centre that involved international banks and not living up to the regulatory requirements. My whistleblower was correct and I was...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2013)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2013)

David Norris: On a point of order, while I also strongly support the welcome to Paddy Harte, I wish to inform the House that the congratulations that were offered in advance to Emily O'Reilly are now applicable. She has now been elected European Ombudsman and I am sure the House will wish to congratulate her.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2013)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2013)

David Norris: That is not a very good idea from that particular country, is it?

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2013)

David Norris: President Obama got stuck with it, but the Queen was cute enough. Breeding will out.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2013)

David Norris: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: National Action Plan on UN Security Council Resolution 1325: Discussion (3 Jul 2013)

David Norris: I thank the Chairman.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: National Action Plan on UN Security Council Resolution 1325: Discussion (3 Jul 2013)

David Norris: The Chairman is most kind. I am doing very well and am very happy to be back, and to be a nuisance. This committee and the Seanad have passed resolutions on violence against women in conflict in the Congo, for example, and so on. I am familiar with Resolution 1325. However, I find myself increasingly irritated by the phrase "gender-based violence" because it is far too narrow, especially...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jul 2013)

David Norris: Use it as a reference point in the future. It is a well known academic discipline.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jul 2013)

David Norris: I support Senator Darragh O'Brien's comments on the banks. Regrettably, every Government action, legislative and otherwise, has been to rebalance matters in favour of the banks and against the individual customer. Ulster Bank came in very aggressively promoting unrealistic loans, and to hear that English person talking about repossession of Irish homes was utterly disgusting and repellant....

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jul 2013)

David Norris: The people are used as a convenience. This is one opportunity. If they want to give the Government a little slap because of austerity, what it has done to the carers or the rebalancing in favour of the banks, this is the one opportunity for a free kick. If they defeat this referendum it will hurt the Government's pride, it will not hurt the economy of this country, it will help save...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jul 2013)

David Norris: On a point of order, I thought I was in Seanad Éireann, but it appears I have inadvertently wandered into a meeting of Donegal County Council.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jul 2013)

David Norris: I have filibustered in the past, so has Senator Mullen.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jul 2013)

David Norris: Some 77 amendments were submitted, all exactly the same.